NA24OARX417C0027

Alaska Sea Grant 2024-27 Omnibus Project Abstract Summary Form Purpose: The 2024-27 Alaska Sea Grant Omnibus outlines the specific work to be conducted by Alaska Sea Grant as part of its core program functions. Objectives, activities, and outcomes are aligned with and informed by the 2024-27 Alaska Sea Grant Strategic Plan.

Activities to be performed: Through this Omnibus award, Alaska Sea Grant will carry out a competitive research program, offer undergraduate and graduate student opportunities, develop and implement relevant educational programming, and serve the coastal communities of Alaska through place-based and locally informed outreach (extension) services.

Expected outcomes: Outcomes are likely to include the generation of new scientific knowledge through independent research, student advancement and graduation, increased environmental literacy, tangible improvements of workforce development for Alaskans, improved safety and harvesting practices by the fisheries and mariculture industries, and increased resilience of communities to natural and anthropogenic hazards.

Intended beneficiaries: Alaskans living or working on coastal communities will benefit, including community residents, workers, students, and youth.

Subrecipient activities: Subrecipients will conduct question-based research on topics of high priority to coastal Alaska communities and ecosystems.

University Of Alaska Fairbanks

TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF MAJOR UNIVERSITY CENTERS FOR MARINE RESOURCES RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND TRAINING AND TO SUPPORT MARINE ADVISORY SERVICES. SOME INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS IN THESE SAME AREAS ALSO RECEIVE FUNDING.

11.417 - Sea Grant Support

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) [DOC]

Fairbanks, Alaska 997750001 United States

Single Zip Code

NOAA-OAR-SG-2024-23187

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 119% from $2,871,482 to $6,297,400.